Starting a Business in St. George, UT

If you’re looking to start a business in the St. George, UT or any other Washington County community, the following organizations can help. They can provide you with the right services that will help assist you in establishing your business and give you the important information about conducting business in the area.

The Small Business Development Center

This government agency is connected with Dixie State College, Dixie Business Alliance, the Small Business Association, and the Governor’s Office of Economics. Many of the services offered are free. You can get one-on-one counseling in business plan developments, specific needs, financial analysis, market research, strategic planning, business training, human resource needs and much more.

The St. George Small Business Development Center is one of eleven locations and one of four satellite locations in the state. The center is a critical cornerstone in helping small businesses develop successfully in Utah. It is a great resource for startup businesses and already developed businesses. For more information about the St. George Small Business Development Center visit their site at www.dixiebusinessalliance.com.

SCORE – Councilors to Americas Small Business

This is a nationwide non-profit association that is dedicated to helping businesses form, grow and succeed in today’s economy. The SCORE volunteers are there to provide you with business counseling for free and it’s all confidential so you never have to worry. Workshops are provide at the SCORE office for anyone who entrepreneur who needs mentoring and advice. You can also get small business start-up help through the assistance of SCORE. Visit www.score.org for more information.

City Of St George Business License Information

The business licensing office offers assistance with the license application process. There is also a questions and answers section that can help you understand what is required to open a business in St. George, UT. You can visit their website at www.sgcity.org/businesslicense or go to their location at 175 E 200 N, St. George UT.

St. George Economic Information and County Resources

Economic/Market & Labor Information

http://jobs.utah.gov/

Washington County Fact Sheet

Nonfarm Employment

Current Employment Statistics

http://jobs.utah.gov/opencms/wi/pubs/une/stgeorgemsa.pdf

Unemployment Rates

http://jobs.utah.gov/opencms/wi

Washington County Economic Development Council